FAB.PONY - Paint Crop T

One of the really neat things about blogging is that, every now and then, you will hear from a new or relatively new designer and discover something you wouldn't have otherwise. When I heard from Tatianna Faulkes of FAB.PONY, we chatted for a while and then I headed over to take a look at her store (open since February), which is nicely laid out, well lit and filled with 80's inspired casual dresses, separates and accessories.

Several things caught my eye immediately - don't miss the Denim RahRah skirt with its wonderfully detailed ruffles or the gauzy animal print Silk Shaza blouse (which looks great with the Wild Pumps in Zebra). When I started taking pictures, though, the Paint Crop T was just screaming to be the center of attention. It comes in both black and white versions, with the black splashed with neon greens, yellows and blues (perfect with those bright shiny belts and accessories) and the white splattered with pastels for a lighter look. Each color is L$120 (no fatpack) shirt layer, but that still works under jackets and over tattoos, so not a big deal at all. With jeans or flirty skirts, alone or paired with a jacket, this is a terrific casual look that will get you noticed.

Indulge your retro soul at the FAB.PONY Main Store.

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Top left:

Hair - BON75 by booN
Earrings - Bali Hoop (Malachite) by EarthStones
Top - Paint Crop T (Black) by FAB.PONY
Jeans - Boyfriend Jean (True Blue) by FAB.PONY
Tattoo - What is the Matrix by iNFLiCT
Belt - Lilith (Midnight) by Dark Eden
Shoes - Silver Studsides Pumps (Black) by Stiletto Moody

Bottom Right:

Hair - BON75 by booN
Earrings - Bali Hoop (Malachite) by EarthStones
Top - Paint Crop T (Black) by FAB.PONY
Belt - Garbage (Neon Blue) by Cachet
Flirt (Black) by Kiki's Closet (now PERTURB/ation)

Shoes - Thetis (Midnight) by Dark Eden

Kiki's Closet - Flirt Skirt

I warned you I was in a short skirt mood and it continues on (though tomorrow will *not* be a skirt - promise). That said, here's another must have black skirt from Kiki's Closet - though it comes in two other colors as well (tartan and stripe) and I recommend at least two. There are five skirt and belt combinations that include three buckled belts, unbelted, single belted and, of course, the large prim back bow can be worn in several mixes as well. Long and short pants come in both layers (great for tattoos) as do the high waist shirt top which comes in 3 layers for versatility.

I was so excited when I saw this skirt because I knew it was what I had been searching for to pair with DE Designs Tango Spring 08 blouse. The skirt also comes with a matching thigh belt that peeks out from under the skirt to add a little extra "umph" (not that it doesn't have it's own) and the lace edging is a terrific touch. For L$100 , I admit that I bought two and am so happy to have done so (and will probably go back to finish out my set).

For an incredibly versatile flirty skirt with an edge, visit Kiki's Closet.

On the left:
Shirt - Tango Spring 08 Blouse (Black) by DE Designs
Skirt - Flirt Skirt (Blacks) by Kiki's Closet
Boots - Bot's Black by Storm Schmooz

On the right:

Shirt - Helena Shirt (Black) by Persona

Skirt - Flirt Skirt (Tartan) by Kiki's Closet

Boots - Bitch Booties (Black/Black) by Stiletto Moody